All Entries Tagged With: "construction"

ILSMs are more than just construction project buffers

The practical application of interim life safety measures (ILSM) does not begin and end with construction or renovation projects. Rather, ILSMs should be considered (not necessarily implemented) for Life Safety Code (LSC) deficiencies in general.

Any time you have an LSC deficiency, [more]

How design might intermingle with infection control

Hi, it’s Scott Wallask logging in today. I’m not sure how many of you are in the midst of new construction or renovations, but I read an interesting post on a blog from architecture firm Astorino about how design features in hospitals can bolster infection control.

For example, the writer notes the usefulness of creating the shortest direct route possible from a hospital helipad to the ED.

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh preps for patient moves

Hi folks, it’s Scott Wallask. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh had a great idea as part of its preparation to move to a new facility in May. [more]

Listen now to a preview of HCPro’s upcoming audio conference, “Infection Control During Construction and Renovation”

Hi everyone, it’s Scott Wallask logging on today. One of the cool features of this redesigned blog is the ability to post audio clips, and I’ve found the perfect reason to do so: [more]